12 hours left

12 hours left
June 30, 2012
There are just hours left in the Raise our Flag campaign, and I need you to chip in what you can before midnight or to decide before midnight if you want to sign up for the chance to vote for the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. More »
St. Catharines Federal Liberals Adopt a Street
June 29, 2012
We’re pleased to share with you our "Adopt a Street" program here in St. Catharines. This the first of many of our community outreach projects. More »
Conservatives Cannot Leave Provinces to Pick-up Tab on Refugee Care
June 29, 2012
WINNIPEG and VANCOUVER– Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux made the following statement on the reaction of doctors and the Government of Quebec to the [...] More »
A Liberal leader to restore Canada’s place in the world
June 28, 2012
Will you allow this to be Canada's enduring image or will you help raise our flag? We can help undo the damage with an open and exciting leadership race to choose a strong leader who will stand up for us and the values we believe in. A leader who will restore Canada's place in the world. More »
One Liberal, One vote
June 27, 2012
It’s the moment we’re waiting for. April 2013. A competitive leadership race is coming to a close. And hundreds of thousands of Liberals across Canada are about to cast their ballot in the most open and exciting leadership contest we’ve seen in a generation. But if we truly want to make sure this race reaches every corner of Canada – I need your help. More »
Liberals Stand with Canadian Doctors in Denouncing Cuts to Refugee Care
June 27, 2012
OTTAWA— The Conservative government’s planned cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program will undermine Canadian doctors’ ability to provide care for our most vulnerable, said Liberals [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Today, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we appreciate our country’s rich diversity and [...] More »
Five days to raise our flag
June 26, 2012
When the Canada flag is raised next Canada Day 2013, we will have chosen a new Liberal Leader in a Leadership Race that captured the imagination of Canadians. But for that to happen we need to raise our flag now. That's why I’m calling on all Liberals to join the Raise Our Flag campaign, in honor of our country’s 145th anniversary, to raise $100,145 and sign up 10,145 supporters, before midnight Saturday, June 30. More »
Liberals Support Federal Assistance for Elliot Lake
June 26, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the ongoing rescue efforts in Elliot Lake, Ontario: “The residents of Elliot Lake should know that [...] More »
Conservatives Must Stop Stalling New Rail Service Legislation
June 26, 2012
REGINA– Given the disappointing results of the “Dinning process,” the government’s latest attempt to find common ground between railways and shippers, it is even more urgent [...] More »
Liberals Call for Study into Stalled MS Registry and Clinical Trials
June 25, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal MP Dr. Kirsty Duncan issued the following statement today on the Liberal Party’s plans to help Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): “Between 55,000 [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on St. Jean Baptiste Day
June 24, 2012
MONTREAL– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on St. Jean Baptiste Day: “Today we celebrate Quebec’s National Holiday, as well as St. Jean [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Anniversary of the Air India Tragedy
June 23, 2012
EDMONTON– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the anniversary of the Air India bombing: “On this day in 1985, Canada was forever [...] More »
Conservative Green Infrastructure Fund a Sham
June 22, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Treasury Board critic John McCallum made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s Green Infrastructure Fund: “In 2009, to great fanfare, the Conservatives [...] More »
This is what rebuilding looks like (in Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington)
June 22, 2012
The Liberal riding association of Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington (L-F-L-A) held their first Strategic Planning meeting on June 9th. The caring and charismatic group of 20, represented only a small fraction of the booming Liberal membership in this currently Conservative riding. More »
Conservative Changes to RCMP Superficial at Best
June 21, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Seniors, Pensions and the Status of Women critic Judy Sgro issued the following statement today on the Conservatives government’s proposed changes to the Royal [...] More »
Conservative Abuses of Power Plague Parliament
June 21, 2012
OTTAWA— The latest Parliamentary session has seen more serious abuses of power by the Harper Conservatives, Liberals said today. “In just over a year, the Harper Conservatives have [...] More »
Liberal Statement on National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on National Aboriginal Day: “On National Aboriginal Day, we celebrate the rich culture of the First [...] More »
Videos: National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2012
Bob Rae and Carolyn Bennett talk about National Aboriginal Day More »
Conservatives Continue to Embarrass Canada on the Global Stage
June 20, 2012
OTTAWA— The Conservative government is continuing to embarrass Canada on the global stage by impeding negotiations on environmental protection at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on [...] More »
Conservatives Must Protect Supply Management
June 20, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Agriculture and Agri-Food critic Frank Valeriote made the following statement today regarding the future of Canada’s supply management system: “Supply management is vital—not just [...] More »
National Aboriginal Day: Speak up for food security
June 20, 2012
As National Aboriginal Day approaches, we recognize and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada for their important contribution to this nation that gives each of us so much. Please take a moment on behalf of kids like Caley to draw urgent attention to the problem of food insecurity in Aboriginal communities. More »
Video: John Turner and Paul Martin discuss five decades in politics
June 20, 2012
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Liberal Statement on World Refugee Day
June 20, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux made the following statement today on the United Nation’s World Refugee Day: “World Refugee Day is an opportunity [...] More »
NDP Must Stop Protecting Dean Del Mastro
June 19, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics critic Scott Andrews made the following statement today on the Liberal motion to call Dean Del Mastro to [...] More »
Harper Must Disclose TPP Details
June 19, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter made the following statement today on Stephen Harper’s announcement that Canada is entering the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): “Canada’s entrance [...] More »
Harper Must Convene First Ministers’ Meeting on Healthcare
June 19, 2012
OTTAWA—Liberal Health critic Dr. Hedy Fry made the following statement today on the release of the Wait Times Alliance’s 2012 report card: “Today’s Wait Time Alliance [...] More »
Conservatives Must Reverse Irresponsible Cuts to Refugee Healthcare
June 18, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s cuts to refugee healthcare: “The Conservative government’s planned cuts [...] More »
Bob Rae’s speech to the House during the debate on Bill C-38
June 18, 2012
Madam Speaker, I appreciate the chance to participate in the debate on Bill C-38. The theme of my remarks is “How have the mighty fallen”. More »
Liberals Call on Conservatives to Stop Breaking the Law, Obstructing PBO
June 18, 2012
OTTAWA– The Conservative government must comply with the law and immediately provide the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) with information on the government’s spending cuts, said Liberals [...] More »
10,000 supporters – what a first month!
June 16, 2012
To take the Party's recruitment drive to the next level, I need your help. I need at least 308 volunteers to sign up for the Supporter Network. We need an army of Connectors. More »
Liberal Motion to Improve Equality of Opportunity Passed in the House of Commons
June 15, 2012
OTTAWA– A motion introduced by Liberal Finance critic and MP for Kings–Hants Scott Brison directing the finance committee to study the issue of income inequality was passed [...] More »
Conservatives Must Listen to Courts, Treat Immigrants with Respect
June 15, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux made the following statement today on the Federal Court ruling chastising Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s handling of the [...] More »
Conservatives Must Listen to Courts, Treat Immigrants with Respect
June 15, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux made the following statement today on the Federal Court ruling chastising Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s handling of the [...] More »
spRED Report: Ted Hsu in Windsor-Essex, Ontario
June 15, 2012
On May 22, Kingston and the Islands MP Ted Hsu visited the Tri – Windsor ridings as part of the spRED initiative. The visit was a success from all accounts. His exposure to the Tri - Windsor ridings was maximized when he toured more than four organizations in the short time he was in town. More »
Liberals Shine Light on Abuses of Power While Conservatives Steamroll Parliament
June 14, 2012
OTTAWA– After nearly 26 hours and 159 votes in the House of Commons, the Conservatives have now officially steamrolled our democracy with the passage of the [...] More »
Canadian Parliament becomes first in world to call for moment of remembrance
June 14, 2012
House Adopts Unanimous Motion Proposed by Liberal MP Irwin Cotler for a Moment of Silence in Memory of the 11 Murdered Athletes and Coaches at the [...] More »
Members’ Update: What we decided tonight
June 13, 2012
I just got off the phone with our National Board of Directors and I want you to be the first to know about the outcome of our meeting. Tonight, we have narrowed down the possible date for the leadership vote to April 2013. More »
Liberals Pushing Back as Conservatives Continue Abuse of Power
June 13, 2012
OTTAWA– The Conservative government has no one to blame but themselves for the impending around-the-clock vote marathon, said Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau today. “This government continues [...] More »
Borys Wrzesnewskyj Announced as Federal Liberal Candidate for Etobicoke Centre
June 13, 2012
TORONTO – The Etobicoke Centre Federal Liberal Association officially announced that former Member of Parliament Borys Wrzesnewskyj would stand as the Liberal candidate in a by [...] More »
Conservatives Continue to Bungle Major Procurements
June 12, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Defence critic John McKay made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s continued bungling of major procurements: “This Conservative government has shown time [...] More »
Conservatives Gut Key Environmental Laboratory
June 12, 2012
OTTAWA— By shutting down the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA), this Conservative government is needlessly eliminating landmark research performed nowhere else in the world, said Liberals today. [...] More »
Conservatives Must Act Immediately to Make Government Accessible to Persons with Disabilities
June 12, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision on the accessibility of the federal government to [...] More »
Conservatives Must Compromise on Budget Legislation
June 11, 2012
OTTAWA– Hundreds of amendments could potentially delay the Budget unless the Conservatives agree to divide their omnibus bill so that it can receive the oversight it [...] More »
Liberal_Wire: How Liberals are giving Harper 503 opportunities to improve Bill C-38
June 8, 2012
Environmental de-regulation. Cuts to Old Age Security and fisheries. Sweeping changes to Employment Insurance. This government’s ‘kitchen sink’ budget bill goes too far on everything. That’s why the Liberal Party was the first to submit its amendments to Bill C-38, tabling the required documentation to delete 503 clauses. More »
Quebec Liberal Caucus Denounces Conservative Cuts to CBC/Radio-Canada
June 8, 2012
MONTREAL– The Quebec Liberal Caucus deplores the cuts to CBC/Radio-Canada (CBC/SRC) in the Harper Conservatives’ federal budget, said President of the Quebec Liberal Caucus Denis Coderre [...] More »
Liberal Statement on World Oceans Day
June 8, 2012
MONTAGUE, PEI and OTTAWA— Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay made the following statement today on the United Nation’s World Oceans Day: “In Canada on [...] More »
Get ready because here we come
June 7, 2012
Last weekend’s Biennial Convention was the first important meeting of Quebec Federal Liberals since the general election of May 2, 2011. During the Convention, members voted to choose a new team to form the Executive for the next two years. It is an honour for me to serve as President of the LPC’s Quebec wing and to work with others who are dedicated to the federal Liberal movement. More »
Liberal Finance Critic Scott Brison Asks Parliament to Address Income Inequality
June 7, 2012
OTTAWA– Canadians believe that growing income inequality is the most important challenge facing Canada, said Liberal Finance critic Scott Brison today. “A rise in inequality of [...] More »
Happy Birthday, John Turner
June 7, 2012
Today is the 83rd birthday of John Turner, the Liberal Party’s elder statesman and Canada’s 17th prime minister. More »
Harper’s Right-Hand Man Must Step Down Amid Allegations of Misconduct
June 7, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics critic Scott Andrews made the following statement today on the allegations against the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime [...] More »
Remembering our greatest generation
June 6, 2012
The 6th of June, 1944, is a day that will live forever in the memories of all those who understand that democracy and liberty sometimes require extraordinary sacrifice. More »
Conservative Call to Pull Canada from UN Symptomatic of the Government’s Failed Foreign Policy
June 6, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc issued the following statement today on Conservative MP Larry Miller’s call for Canada to withdraw from the United Nations: [...] More »
Liberals Call for a Moment of Silence in Memory of the 11 Murdered Athletes and Coaches at the 1972 Munich Games
June 6, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Justice and Human Rights critic Irwin Cotler is calling on all parties to adopt a Liberal motion in the House of Commons to request [...] More »
Bob Rae: Speech to the LPC(Quebec) Biennial Convention
June 6, 2012
Bob Rae delivers a speech at the Biennial Convention of the Liberal Party of Canada's Quebec wing. More »
Liberal Statement on the Anniversary of D-Day
June 6, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Veterans Affairs critic Sean Casey made the following statement today on the 68th anniversary of D-Day: “History remembers June 6, 1944 as D-Day, the [...] More »
Liberals Stand with Coastal Communities against Search and Rescue Closures
June 6, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s planned closure of Maritime Search and Rescue coordination centres [...] More »
spRED Report: Judy Foote in Sarnia, Ontario
June 6, 2012
On May 18th, Random-Burin-St. George MP Judy Foote visited the Sarnia-Lambton Riding and addressed a luncheon at the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club organized by members of the riding association. The event took place on a Friday of a long weekend but that didn't stop 50 people from attending and taking part in a very lively discussion following a presentation by Judy. More »
They’re scaring voters, we’re offering hope
June 6, 2012
Etobicoke Centre and our upcoming leadership contest: That's what I'd like to talk to you about today. More »
Conservatives Overspend with No Plan for Canada’s Military
June 5, 2012
OTTAWA— This Conservative government’s military spending and priorities are out of control, said Liberal Defence critic John McKay. “Defence Minister Peter MacKay has clearly lost control [...] More »
Liberal Statement on World Environment Day
June 5, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Environment critic Dr. Kirsty Duncan made the following statement today on the United Nation’s World Environment Day: “On World Environment Day, we mourn Canada’s [...] More »
Liberals Condemn Conservative Muzzling; Stand with BLACKOUTSPEAKOUT
June 4, 2012
OTTAWA— The Liberal Party of Canada is standing in solidarity with participants in BLACKOUTSPEAKOUT, a campaign organized by groups working to expose the Harper Conservatives’ continual [...] More »
Speak out – or the only voice left will be Harper’s
June 4, 2012
Today the Liberal Party of Canada’s website will be darkened in solidarity with the BLACKOUTSPEAKOUT campaign spearheaded by a group of organizations who have had it with the Harper Conservatives’ persistent assault on the environment and democracy. More »
Liberal Statement on Canadian Forces Day
June 3, 2012
TORONTO and CHARLOTTETOWN— Liberal Defence critic John McKay made the following statement today on Canadian Forces Day: “Today we celebrate our Canadian Forces members and the significant [...] More »
12 hours left to pull together
June 3, 2012
Flash forward. It’s the day the Supreme Court of Canada rules on the case from Etobicoke Centre. We can either be opening the doors to our campaign office, in a riding that was decided by just 26 votes, or, we can be scrambling to react to the news. More »
What can I tell our team?
June 1, 2012
I'm about to head into a meeting with our Etobicoke Centre campaign team. Everyone is excited. But they've all got the same question on their mind. When the clock strikes midnight this Sunday, June 3, will we have raised enough to open our campaign office doors? More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Pushes Government to Engage with First Nations and Replace the Indian Act
June 1, 2012
SASKATOON- The federal government must move beyond the Indian Act and establish a new partnership with First Nations, said Liberal Leader Bob Rae, who gave notice [...] More »
Conservatives’ Economic Plan Fails Manufacturing Sector
June 1, 2012
Conservatives’ Economic Plan Fails Manufacturing Sector SASKATOON— Liberal Auto Policy critic Frank Valeriote made the following statement today following the news of 2,000 possible layoffs at [...] More »
Time to End ‘Cap in Hand’ Relationship with Municipalities, Says Rae
June 1, 2012
SASKATOON– The federal government must put an end to the continued ‘cap in hand’ relationship with municipalities and provide them with long-term, stable, predictable funding so [...] More »
Conservatives Must Stop Gutting Local Libraries
June 1, 2012
PORT UNION, NL— The Conservatives must stop their attack on Canada’s local libraries, said Liberal Heritage critic Scott Simms today. “The Harper Conservatives’ treatment of local [...] More »

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